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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,354.99 and 287.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,354.99 and 287.00 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,354.99 = 287.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,354.99 = 287.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,354.99 × 287.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 388,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,874.64/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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